Key Information Regarding Crisis Situation Newberg Campus

The George Fox University emergency response plan (laid out in the pages that follow) outlines first steps in the event of an emergency. The latter part of this plan lays out the appropriate response for specific scenarios that might occur.

In the event of a crisis or emergency, the primary location for Newberg campus information dissemination to the University community would be Bauman Auditorium and the secondary location would be Wheeler Gymnasium.

The Crisis Management Team will set up operations in Stevens 307 as the primary location (Plant Services building as secondary location) and will make decisions regarding initial and secondary responses to the crisis (pulling in other appropriate individuals as well). The Plant Services building is the central storing house for supplies that might be needed in a crisis (flashlights, blankets, gloves, emergency generators, radios, etc.). If a crisis event makes Newberg-based operations impossible, the Operation Center will be moved to the Portland Center.

Any Press Conference or media contact will occur in STV 109 (Edward F. Stevens Center) with the Bauman Auditorium Greenroom as a secondary location.

George Fox University values our excellent relationship with local police and fire departments. They are asked to review this plan periodically so that the University can incorporate their feedback accordingly.

The Health and Counseling Center will provide counseling and/or medical help at appropriate locations if needed. In addition, Security personnel as well as Plant Services staff are first aid/CPR certified. Faculty members in the psychology and counseling departments will also be utilized in a crisis situation.

Members of the George Fox community should refer media inquiries to the Director of strategic communication Information at 503-554-2129. The president or an appointed representative will serve as the University spokesperson.

In the case of school closure or emergency, information will be posted online at www.georgefox.edu. Updates will also be made available via the university Newsline at 503-554-EVNT (3868). More information regarding mass notification and communication is available in the text of this plan.

If the George Fox University website goes down in an emergency, the remotely hosted website where information will be posted is http://www.georgefox.info/.

In the event of any emergency situation on campus, members of the campus community should first call 911. A second call should be made to Security Services at ext. 2090 (503-554-2090) to report an incident. Always report suspicious activities or persons to campus security (503-554-2090 or x2090).